The Melbourne International Gateway, colloquially known as The Cheese Stick[1] or Cheesestick,[2] is a giant yellow sculptural work and iconic roadside attraction over the CityLink motorway in the suburb of Parkville of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia.[3]
| Melbourne International Gateway | |
| Alternate Names: | The Cheese Stick |
| Caption: | Cheesestick appears at about 20s into video |
| Location: | Parkville, Melbourne, Australia |
| Coordinates: | -37.7832°N 144.94°W |
| Architect: | Denton Corker Marshall |
| Opened Date: | 2000 |
The artwork was designed by international architecture firm Denton Corker Marshall and opened in the year 2000,[4] is now considered an iconic landmark. It is situated on the CityLink tollway, the major connection between Melbourne Airport and the Central Business District.
The Cheese Stick is a yellow steel beam approximately 70 metres in length and it is accompanied by 39 smaller red beams.[5] It was inspired by the Victorian gold rush in the 1850s, whilst the red beams of the art installation are to represent the wheat industry in the state.[6]